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**John la Rock** · 11-30-2004, 03:34 PM

I'm having a tough time agreeing with Favre. I respect Favre's streak and all but I don't see how it's better than Ripken's.

Football may be a more physical sport but the players only have to give 100 % once a week. I doubt that the Packers defense would sack Favre (or any Quaterback in practice). And I also doubt that Favre has participated in every Packers practice.

Baseball positional players play 162 games a year. Playing shortstop and going up to bat 3-5 times a game is mentally and physically tough on a player. As well Ripken has had to keep himself in perfect physical condition in order to play 20 years straight

I respect both GREAT athletes but I think that Ripken's streak is FAR superior.

11-30-2004, 03:34 PM	#6
John la Rock That's how I roll!!! Posts: 4,437	I'm having a tough time agreeing with Favre. I respect Favre's streak and all but I don't see how it's better than Ripken's. Football may be a more physical sport but the players only have to give 100 % once a week. I doubt that the Packers defense would sack Favre (or any Quaterback in practice). And I also doubt that Favre has participated in every Packers practice. Baseball positional players play 162 games a year. Playing shortstop and going up to bat 3-5 times a game is mentally and physically tough on a player. As well Ripken has had to keep himself in perfect physical condition in order to play 20 years straight I respect both GREAT athletes but I think that Ripken's streak is FAR superior.